Practical Nursing
The Practical Nursing (PN) Program at South Arkansas College is designed to prepare the graduate for an entry level nursing career in a variety of health care environments..
Successful graduates will earn a Technical Certificate (TC) in Practical Nursing from the college and will be eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN) and apply for licensure through the Arkansas State Board of Nursing, which allows the individual to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
SouthArk offers four PN programs:
1) The El Dorado Day Program is a three-semester (12-month) program on the main campus in El Dorado, which starts in the summer semester each year and concludes in May.
2) The Warren Day Program is a three-semester day (12-month) program on our satellite campus in Warren, Arkansas, which starts in January each year and concludes in December.
3) The Evening program is a three-semester (12-month) program on the main campus in El Dorado, which starts in the fall semester each year and concludes in August.
4) The Secondary Technical Center Program is a three semester (12 month) program for area High School Seniors. It is offered on the main campus in El Dorado and starts in the fall semester and concludes in August.